Near Jack A. Markell Trail
On the boardwalk in the marsh
Near Jack A. Markell Trail
A walking bridge over the Christina River
Near Jack A. Markell Trail
In the marsh near Wilmington.
Near Jack A. Markell Trail
The Wilmington-end of the Jack A. Markell Trail.
Near Jack A. Markell Trail
A paved section of the Jack A. Markell Trail

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Jack A. Markell Trail

3.0 (3 Ratings)
A mostly-straight, flat, paved path from downtown Wilmington to downtown New Castle.
5.7
mi
Distance
67
ft
Gain
easy
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Flatter
Steeper
5.71mi
Distance
67ft
Elevation Gain
74ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
59ft
High Point
0ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This connects the Wilmington Riverwalk Trail to Battery Park in New Castle. Most of the trail is paved, with one long stretch of boardwalk-type surface through the marsh near Wilmington. There are a few scenic views of marshes and rivers, but most of the trail is not interesting. I like that it covers such a long distance.

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Contributors
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